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Protesters who supported Ireland taking the repayment will not be happy with the government's decision (Source: Getty)

Caitlin Morrison

Ireland's coalition government has agreed to appeal against a multi-billion-euro back tax demand that the European Commission slapped on iPhone maker Apple earlier this week, after independent members of the Cabinet gave their backing.

"A motion will come before the Dail (the Irish parliament) on Wednesday seeking an endorsement of that decision," a government spokesman said.